San Jose: Man stabbed to death on downtown sidewalk is identified

SAN JOSE -- Police have identified a 34-year-old man as the person who was found stabbed to death March 19 on a downtown sidewalk.

Dusty Regier of San Jose was the city's 10th homicide victim of the year.

Police have not released much information about Regier's death, only to say he was stabbed at least once and was found face down on a sidewalk in the area of Second and St. John streets.

Police say they do not have any suspect information.

On March 19 a passer-by called police at 2:49 a.m. to report a person lying on the sidewalk at Second Street.

Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed what led up to the stabbing, which occurred near St. James Park.

Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact detective Sgt. Martinez or detective Barg of the San Jose Police Department's homicide unit at 408-277-5283. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 408-947-STOP (7867). Anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.